Small Business Development Center


Iraq Opens New Small-Business Center

By Angus Loten |  Mar 20, 2007

U.S. and Iraqi officials say a stronger entrepreneurial community could help bring stability to the war-torn nation.  Read story

Small Business Summit

Jul 24, 2007

More than 1,000 Small Business Development Center staff members will meet in Denver for a conference in September to discuss the latest issues facing smal...  Read story

An eBay for Manure

Aug 6, 2007

A new interactive website launched by a Small Business Development Center in Pennsylvania is helping the state deal with nearly five million tons of surpl...  Read story

Look In from the Outside

Jan 1, 1997

Stumped for ideas on how to improve your service? Get a critique of your business from a third party. Here are low-cost ways to get advic...  Read story

Start-Up News: The ROI of SBDCs

By Alssandra Bianchi |  Oct 1, 1994

An overview of recent studies showing government spending on Small Business Development Centers yields high ROI.  Read story

Tips on Landing Start-Up Capital

Nov 27, 2006

Nov. 27, 2006 -- The Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida is hosting a workshop on how to obtain start up...  Read story

How to Buy the Right Business Insurance

By Inc Staff |  Sep 1, 2008

Getting the coverage you need and (because no one likes to waste money) don't need.  Read story

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

One of many programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is intended to provide ...  Read story

Head of the Class

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Dec 1, 1994

The winner and runners-up of the 1994 entrepreneurship Educator of the Year.  Read story

All Those Little Government Things

By Rhonda Abrams |  Mar 25, 2003

Most of the mail I receive from readers deal with the big things of business -- marketing, employees, leadership. But many readers also need help with tho...  Read story

Know Their Ingredients

Jan 1, 1997

To find ways to give customers what they want, you have to understand their needs. These needs are not always apparent, however. Chuck Davis, director of ...  Read story

How to Conduct Annual Employee Reviews

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 2008

Many entrepreneurs struggle when it comes to providing workers with concrete feedback on how they can improve their performance. Here are tips and techniques...  Read story

With Few Options, Rural Businesses Forced to Find Their Own Internet Access

By Melanie Brooks |  Jan 20, 2006

Jan. 20, 2006 -- While the Internet's reach continues to spread, the majority of small businesses located in rural areas -- two-thirds --...  Read story

The Complete New-Business Survival Guide

By Susan Greco |  Jul 1, 1992

Inc.'s catalog of the best books, agencies, networking groups and information sources for the self-educating CEO.  Read story

Form an Inventors Group

By Jennifer A. Redmond |  Jun 10, 2002

An inventors group offers the opportunity to build and improve business skills and to brainstorm and network with other inventors.  Read story

The New and Improved American Small Business

By Tom Ehrenfeld |  Jan 1, 1995

A close-up look at what it takes for a small business to battle with giant, nationwide competitors.  Read story

Federal Budget Offers Boost to SBA

By Jonathan Steiman |  Mar 20, 2005

March 21, 2005 --Amid last Thursday's fracas on Capitol Hill, while the House and Senate passed two competing versions of the 2006 budget ...  Read story

A Father's Cause Aids Disabled Entrepreneurs

By Meredith Maines |  Jul 22, 2009

One Florida man's efforts to establish a business network for persons with disabilities is expanding to a national level.  Read story

Is It Easier Than Ever To Start A Business?

By Curtis Hartman |  Mar 1, 1987

It may look easier, what with all the advice and money and services available. But it may be harder than ever to succeed.  Read story

What Business Can Expect In New Mexico

Apr 1, 1982

What does New Mexico offer smaller companies, particularly when compared to its Sunbelt neighbors? Here are some conclusions, based on data gathered by I...  Read story

Tools Provide Online Reviews and Drive Business

By Alexandra Cheney |  Aug 11, 2009

Web widgets offered by sites like RatePoint help small business owners gain important insight into customer satisfaction.   Read story

The Greening Of New Mexico

By Sharon Frederick |  Apr 1, 1982

Small business diversity could be the key to fast but sensible growth for the "Land of Enchantment" in the '80s.  Read story

Here Comes The Neighborhood

By DAVID L. BIRCH |  Mar 1, 1990

A listing of nine high-growth neighborhoods in and around older, slower-growth cities.  Read story

Buffalo Pals

By Joshua Hyatt |  May 1, 2000

It's a city with an economy as wintry as its climate. But those who stick around Buffalo are building flourishing businesses by mustering -- and managing -- ...  Read story

Extreme Managing

By Marc Ballon |  Jul 1, 1998

Jack Hartnett, head of 54 Sonic restaurants, demands that employees follow his orders unquestioningly and assumes responsibility for their personal and profe...  Read story

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